In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: 
Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset
Why we fear uncertainity 
Milestone anxiety 
Sliding versus deciding 
Catastrophic thinking 
Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments
And so much more 

Listen now to hear all of Dr Meg's amazing advice and hear a bit about her new book, coming out next month. 



Link to The Defining Decade: https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754

Pre-order Meg's new book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291

Follow Jemma here: @jemmasbeg 

Follow the podcast here: @thatpsychologypodcast 

In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: 
<ul>
<li>Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset</li>
<li>Why we fear uncertainity </li>
<li>Milestone anxiety </li>
<li>Sliding versus deciding </li>
<li>Catastrophic thinking </li>
<li>Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments</li>
<li>And so much more </li>
</ul>
Listen now to hear all of Dr Meg's amazing advice and hear a bit about her new book, coming out next month. 
 
Link to The Defining Decade: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754">https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754</a> 
Pre-order Meg's new book: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291</a> 
Follow Jemma here: @jemmasbeg 
Follow the podcast here: @thatpsychologypodcast

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!

For business enquires please email thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com 

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 



For business enquires please email thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com 

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cff0cff2-ffd5-4136-ad09-b134004206a4/transcript

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